Collegiate Sports Integrity Act

# Collegiate Sports Integrity Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Collegiate Sports Integrity Act (S 2147) would regulate how college athletes can earn money from their names, images, and likenesses—commonly referred to as "NIL deals." While the bill's specific details aren't fully available in the provided information, bills with this title typically aim to establish federal rules around athlete compensation, potentially addressing concerns about recruiting violations, competitive fairness, and how NIL agreements are structured across different states and colleges. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact college athletes, universities and athletic departments, the NCAA (which governs college sports), and companies that sponsor athletes. It could also affect high school students aspiring to play college sports and state governments that have already passed their own NIL regulations. **Current Status:** S 2147 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.

It was sponsored by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). To become law, it would need to advance through committee, pass both the Senate and House, and be signed by the President.